Average Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary

$2,177/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical First Assistant in Tennessee is $2,177 per week. This is 5% lower than the US average of $2,293.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical First Assistant salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$2,177/week

Tennessee

5% lower than the US average.

$2,293/week

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Surgical First Assistants?

Only Nashville, Tennessee reports pay data for Travel Surgical First Assistants, averaging $2,097 per week. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,177 per week — Nashville, Tennessee pays 4% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nashville, Tennessee$2,097$2,097
How does the pay for Travel Surgical First Assistants in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

Only North Carolina reports pay data for Travel Surgical First Assistants, averaging $2,196 per week. North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,460. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,177 per week — North Carolina pays 1% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
North Carolina$2,196$2,460
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical First Assistant jobs in Tennessee?

Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays Travel Surgical First Assistants the most, averaging $2,417 per week, followed by Trustaff Allied ($2,416) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,097). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,177 per week — Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,417$2,417
Trustaff Allied$2,416$2,416
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,097$2,097
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,981$1,981
Coast Medical Service$1,973$1,973

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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